Chelsea now have an incredible 24 players out on loan this season with AC Milan confirming a deal for youngster Mario Pasalic.

The 21-year-old is the latest Blues youngster to be farmed out by the club, with little prospect of first-team football coming any time soon.

Chelsea have been widely criticised for this cynical approach to the transfer market, though it has served them well in signing top young players on the cheap before selling them on at a profit after gaining experience and attracting suitors out on loan.

Pasalic joined Chelsea in 2014 and has also had spells on loan with Elche and AS Monaco prior to his latest move.